Project Manager

VIQU Limited; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT recruitment firm is seeking a skilled Project Manager for a 2-month contract based in Glasgow. This critical role involves leading a major cloud migration initiative to Microsoft Azure, ensuring alignment with business goals and effective stakeholder communication. Successful candidates will have a proven track record in cloud projects and exemplary communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project management within IT.
• Proven track record in delivering cloud migration projects.
• Strong understanding of Azure services and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management of cloud migration.
• Plan and manage migration of applications to Azure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for delivery.

Skills

Cloud migration

Stakeholder management

Communication

Agile methodologies

Team management

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Migration tools

Job description

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Project Manager – 2 months Contract – Glasgow (Onsite) – Outside of IR35

My Customer is seeking a highly skilled Project Manager with proven experience in cloud migration and rebuild strategies, specifically within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem. This is a critical role for a large-scale digital transformation initiative, where you’ll be responsible for driving the successful migration of legacy systems to a modern cloud-based architecture.

If you’re a delivery-focused Project Manager with hands-on experience in Azure migration, this is an excellent opportunity to lead a high-impact program and work with a forward-thinking IT team.

The Project Manager is required to work 5 days a week onsite in Glasgow.

Key Responsibilities of the Project Manager:

• Lead end-to-end project management of a major cloud migration and system rebuild initiative.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage the migration of applications, services, and data to Microsoft Azure.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, DevOps, architecture, and development teams to ensure smooth delivery.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and risk assessments.
• Ensure alignment with business goals, technical requirements, and security compliance standards.
• Manage stakeholder communication across technical and non-technical teams, including executive reporting.
• Identify and resolve issues, manage dependencies, and drive decision-making to keep the project on track.

Required Experience

• Proven track record of delivering successful cloud migration projects, ideally involving application re-architecture or rebuilds.
• Strong understanding of Azure services, migration tools, and best practices.
• 5+ years of experience in project management within IT or technology environments.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience with Agile, Scrum, or hybrid delivery methodologies.
• Ability to manage cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

The Project Manager is required to work 5 days a week onsite in Glasgow.

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